Network Security First-Step

Network Security first-stepSecond EditionTom Thomas and Donald StoddardYour first step into the world of network securityNo security experience requiredIncludes clear and easily understood explanationsMakes learning easyYour first step to network security begins here!Learn how hacker attacks work, from start to finishChoose the right security solution for each type of riskCreate clear and enforceable security policies, and keep them up to dateEstablish reliable processes for responding to security advisoriesUse encryption effectively, and recognize its limitationsSecure your network with firewalls, routers, and other devicesPrevent attacks aimed at wireless networksNo security experience required!Computer networks are indispensible, but they also are not secure. With the proliferation of security threats, many people and companies are looking for ways to increase the security of their networks and data. Before you can effectively implement security technologies and techniques, you need to make sense of this complex and quickly evolving world of hackers and malware, as well as the tools to combat them.Network Security First-Step, Second Edition explains the basics of network security in easy-to-grasp language that all of us can understand. This book takes you on a guided tour of the core technologies that make up and control network security. Whether you are looking to take your first step into a career in network security or simply are interested in gaining knowledge of the technology, this book is for you!